We don't mind the diffuse sunlight or the 150 watts of incandescent light. We set our sprouter on our kitchen counter. There isn't much to it - sprouts can grow just about anywhere - as long as they can breathe, but don't have so much air movement that they dry out between Rinses. The best sprouting devices help them breathe, but you need to pay some attention too. During that time it is essential that they can breathe. In between Rinse and Drain cycles your sprouts do their growing. The Sproutpeople's Principles of Draining: Use high pressure water whenever possible.

The Sproutpeople's Principles of Rinsing: Draining is the process by which we regulate the amount of moisture our sprouts have available - until their next Rinse. Rinsing is the process by which we add moisture to our sprouts. Given proper moisture a seed will germinate. You can eat any soaked seed and know that you are giving your body an amazing nutritional gift. We are used to sprouts having tails, but they don't have to. REMEMBER: Once a seed has soaked up it's fill of water, it is Alive! It is now a nutritional phenomenon, with its own enzymes - it will take nothing but will only add to your body. In nature this seed will make a plant which can, in turn make seeds, which can in turn make more plants, which can make More Seeds which make More Plants and more and More and MORE! Soaking a seed ends it's dormancy and begins a new life. Though it is not always necessary, it is always a good idea to Prep your seeds before you Soak them. Learn what you can do to keep them viable for as long as possible. Seed Storageĭormant seeds can last for centuries - or weeks. Never refrigerate wet sprouts.Ĭlick the links below for a thorough education, in each area of study.

Storage: Properly stored, fresh sprouts will keep for up to 6 weeks in your refrigerator but fresher is better.

Cleanliness: Your seed should be clean and your sprouting device should be sterile.

Sprouts of all colors are packed with flavor and nutrition!

Greening: Photosynthesis is cool, and so is Chlorophyll, but not all sprouts are into it, nor is it necessary.

Air Circulation: If your sprouts can’t breathe while growing - they can die.

Sitting in a puddle is the most common cause of crop failure. Draining: It is essential that sprouts be drained thoroughly after rinsing.Rinsing: Water is the key ingredient in sprouts.Soaking: Turning a dormant seed into a nutritional powerhouse.Seed Storage: Keeping your dormant seeds happy.We call this class Sprouting 101 If you pay attention you will learn the most basic truths of sprouting - according to us Sproutpeople.

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